Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook.
This weeks episode features an unrecognisable Dwayne Johnson in an unforgettable true story on the big screen, the 20th celebration of Rocking the Daisies and South Africas selection for entry to next years Academy Awards.
The Smashing Machine, at cinemas, is based on the true story of UFC and MMA legend Mark Kerr. Its about the sweat, grit and glory of finding his way through the paces of the human condition in and out of the octagon. Multitalented writer-director Benny Safdie takes Johnson on one of his most transformative roles yet, alongside award-winning Emily Blunt in jaw-dropping performances in this powerful story of addiction, redemption, relationships and the brutal world of mixed martial arts.